Jay Z

Shawn Corey Carter, umumna dipikawanoh salaku Jay-Z, dilahirkan dina tanggal 4 Désémber 1969, di Brooklyn, New York. Didirikeun utamana ku indungna di Marcy Projects, hiji kompleks perumahan notorious pikeun lingkungan ngarugikeun na, kahirupan awal Jay-Z ieu dipeunteun dina pangalaman nu bakal saterusna jadi topik recurring dina musik na. panggeroan awalna anjeunna dina industri musik ieu di handap ngaran panganyarna Jazzy, nu saterusna disingkatkeun ka Jay-Z, mungkin diinspirasi ku jalur metro J na Z di sakuliah imah barudakna.

Dina 1996, Jay-Z co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records jeung Damon Dash jeung Kareem Burke pikeun ngéléhkeun album debut na, "Reasonable Doubt." Album ieu suksés komérsial, jualan leuwih ti hiji juta salinan di Amérika Sarikat ngan.

<pfseg id="0">Jay-Z's album saterusna, kaasup "Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life" (1998) jeung "The Blueprint@" (2001), teu ngan topped charts tapi ogé meunangkeun anjeunna acclamation kritis jeung sababaraha Grammy Awards. Sanajan ngalawan masalah hukum nu dikaitkeun jeung 1999 club nightclub stabbing, trajectory karirna tetep utamana teu dipikawanoh. Dina 2003, anjeunna dirilis "The Black Album@" sarta ngumumkeun pamaréntahna salaku performer, ngan balik ka musik sakali.</pegfs>

In 2004, Jay-Z took on an executive role, becoming the president of Def Jam Recordings. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in the careers of artists like Rihanna and Ne-Yo. However, he stepped down in 2007 to focus on his own label, Roc Nation, founded in 2008. The label quickly expanded into a full-service entertainment conglomerate, managing artists, athletes, and even venturing into film and television production.

Jay-Z's personal life also saw significant milestones during this period. He married Beyoncé Knowles in 2008, and the couple has since become a symbol of both romantic and professional partnership. His business ventures diversified further, including a clothing line, a film production company, and a stake in the Brooklyn Nets NBA team.

Musically, Jay-Z continued to evolve. His 2009 album "The Blueprint 3" featured hits like "Empire State of Mind," a tribute to New York City featuring Alicia Keys. His collaboration with Kanye West, "Watch the Throne" (2011), was both a commercial and critical success. In 2013, he released "Magna Carta Holy Grail," an album that delved into the complexities of fame and wealth. Despite mixed reviews, it topped the charts and added two more Grammys to his collection.

In 2017, Jay-Z released "4:44," an album that stood out for its emotional depth and candidness, addressing issues ranging from infidelity to social justice. The album was exclusive to TIDAL, a streaming service Jay-Z acquired in 2015, further showcasing his business acumen.

As of 2023, Jay-Z's net worth is estimated at $2.5 billion, making him the wealthiest musical artist in the world. His influence extends beyond music and business; he is a cultural icon who has made significant contributions to social justice and philanthropy.